Finance Officer

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Request for Expressions of Interest (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Finance Officer Item Details Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number and Website P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Finance Officer: FJ-PIFS-575741-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Names Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and eight Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is seeking a qualified and experienced national Finance Officer (FO) to support the financial management and administration of the Project, including financial reporting, budget monitoring, maintenance of financial records, and compliance with World Bank and PIFS requirements. The Finance Officer will report to the Project Coordinator and will work closely with the Financial Management Specialist on a daily basis and with other PIFS staff, as relevant. This is a full-time work assignment at the PMU housed within the PIFS office in Suva. In line with the project timeline, the engagement will initially be for two (2) years with an extension of a further two years (based on consultant's performance evaluations and project needs) thereafter, until 2030. Under the overall direction of the Project Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Financial Management Specialist, the Finance Officer will support the financial management and administration of the Project, including: Processing and recording financial transactions. Maintaining financial records and supporting documentation. Monitoring project budgets and expenditures. Supporting the preparation of financial reports, withdrawal applications, and other financial documentation. Coordinating project payments and maintaining financial registers. Supporting audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities. Maintaining project financial filing systems. Providing financial and administrative support to project activities, workshops, meetings, and missions. Undertaking other finance-related duties as assigned. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Mandatory Criteria Mandatory Criteria Description Education A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution. Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, financial administration, or financial management, including experience supporting donor-funded, government-funded, regional, or development partner-funded projects. Eligibility to Work in Fiji The applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Fiji at the time of application and throughout the duration of the assignment. Applicants should clearly state their citizenship, residency, or work authorization status in their application. Evaluated Criteria Evaluated Criteria Points Experience supporting financial management of donor-funded or development projects, including preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation. 35 Demonstrated experience using accounting software such as MYOB, QuickBooks, Sage, Peachtree, or similar financial management systems. 25 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. 20 Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and maintenance of financial records and registers. 10 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and manage multiple priorities with…

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